Re: Blocked windscreen washer

"Athol" <athol_SPIT_SPAM@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> Scotty <scoter1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>> One would assume that you would have removed the tube from the
>> reservoir motor which contains the nonreturn valve!
>
> Some vehicles have an inline check valve close to the jets.
>
> Oh, and if you have a set of oxy tip cleaners, one of the smaller
> ones will work well to clear blocked windscreen washer jets.
>
> Now I'll just sit back and wait to be flamed for suggesting it...
>

That used to be the tool of choice for unblocking the jets. I use a ground

down and sharpened aerial tip myself since that allows me to use it for 
adjustment as well.
Also works well for removing electrical terminals from connectors.